Hugh Taylor OBE, Chief Executive

Industry Experience: 30+ years

Awarded an OBE for services to tourism and hospitality in 2008, Hugh has been in the hotel business since 1989. He’s been Marketing Director of Radisson Edwardian & Ramada Jarvis, Vice President of Marketing for Hilton UK & Ireland, and Regional Vice President for Hilton before becoming CEO of a privately held, 60 strong, UK hotel business. Other industry roles include Chairman of The Hotel Marketing Association, Chairman of Visit England, a Director of Visit Britain, and Chairman of the Hilton in the Community Foundation.